Module #1

Eating the Rainbow

 

Outcomes

• Children will understand Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide.
  
• Children will understand how Canada’s Food Guide helps us decide what to eat.
  
• Children will understand what “eating a rainbow” means.
  
• Children will understand why it is important to eat a healthy diet.
  
• Children will be able to identify and label the four basic food groups.
• Children will be able to group food into their appropriate food group.
  
• Children will be able to verbalize the importance of eating a balanced meal.

Points to Emphasize

• Canada’s Food Guide helps us decide what to eat.
  
• Eating a rainbow every day keeps your body strong and healthy and keeps your brain working well.
  
• Variety and balance are key to good nutrition.
  
• Explore our food preferences. We are not all going to like everything or the same things and it is important to try new things.

Vocabulary

Balance
Variety
Healthy
Canada’s Food Guide
Food Groups

Teacher Information

Food is important because it helps children grow and develop and can help set a foundation for good health. Foods provide fuel and nutrients that growing children need. A balanced diet is critical for the optimal growth and development of children. In an effort to empower children with the ability to make informed and healthy food choices, this theme element really focuses on the importance of eating a healthy, balanced diet.

 

Safety Notes

Some of the following activities involve food tasting or handling. Some children may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients found in foods. Make sure that you have checked with parents and have a plan in place in case such an allergic reaction occurs.